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Introduction

Faithful Bloggers is a community for Christian bloggers. Our purpose is to provide a

common ground where we can encourage one another to use our blogs for the glory of

God. While we want to mix and mingle and have fun, our purpose is to help you build a

blog that will glorify the Lord while also strengthening your relationship with Him.

Why was Faithful Bloggers started?

As blogging continues to grow in popularity, a wonderful benefit to this “hobby” has

arisen. The ability to meet new friends and form relationships is easier than ever. For

those who are in rural areas or are housebound in some way, meeting someone is as

easy as turning on your computer and relaying your thoughts. For Christians a challenge

becomes apparent. Due to the rampant ungodliness that abounds on the Internet, the

world of blogging is an overwhelming and often scary place to be. Where can a person

who is striving to live the Christian life find an online area of common ground where she

can build those godly relationships? Searching for Christian bloggers can be achieved

through a simple search. It is overwhelming, however, to find that sense of community

with a common purpose – becoming holy and serving our God – when we limit it to just

searching through a search engine. Thus, Faithful Bloggers was born.

The Project

Faithful Bloggers issued a group writing challenge to write Christian Haiku. Haiku is a

form of Japanese poetry which originated in the 16th century. It is a pattern of 3 lines of

poetry. The three lines contain specific numbers of syllables, the first line has 5 syllables,

the second 7 syllables and the third line has 5 syllables. Here is an example from

Tom DiFrancesca III of http://www.4u-lord.com.

Immeasurable

Like snowflakes falling quickly

God's grace pouring down

Many contributors accepted the challenge to write Christian Haiku, the following pages

are filled with the outpouring of their faith beautifully expressed through Christian Haiku.

Each contributor was allowed to submit up to 10 Haiku. Some submitted just one, others

submitted anywhere up to 10. We hope you enjoy them and they bless you.

Thank you to those who contributed.

Christian Haiku Group Writing Project April 2017

Submitted by: Amy Hagerup amyhagerup.com

I’m such a sinner Saved by His amazing grace

Wrapped in forgiveness

Submitted by: Jeff Lupinacci Yahweh sent His Son

to die for us on the cross and opened Heaven

God hopes we choose Him to spend eternity there Heaven can be home

Love in such a way

displaying heavens kingdom bringing joy to all

Be a positive influence on your city demonstrating love

The silver lining

in all tragedy around is Gods perfect love

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Submitted by: Kristal Dollar https://kristal-dollar.squarespace.com/

Unfathomable

The depth of his love for us

Children of The LORD

Inexplicable

His presence alive in me

Grace pulsating life

Undeniable

The finished work of the cross

His blood ransomed me

Impenetrable

The fortress of God my King

Secure by His Might

Excruciating

Bearing the pain of my sin

Loved me to the cross

Impermeable

Death has lost its power

Blood retains the keys

Majestically

Jesus ascends to heaven

To prepare my home

Exhuberantly

My heart listens for His call

I am Homeward bound

Gratuitously

I was created for love

To be loved by Him

Indispensable

Life’s necessity for God

Without which I die

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Submitted by: Marshall V Pierce Blog: http://SharingGodsStory.net

Title: Temptation Nothing to be faced

That is not common to all Christ paid the way out

Title: In Recovery One day at a time

He strengthens me for battle Overcoming lusts

Title: Saved!

I'll never forget That moment of salvation My world turned around

Title: A Joyful Noise Sing a song of praise

A joyful noise accepted I give all I have

Title: The Twelve Steps

Admit. Believe. Turn. Examine. Amends. Service. These are the twelve steps

Title: Serenity Prayer

Accept what I can't change Courage for changing myself

Serenity is found

Title: Overcome By the blood of Christ And sharing testimony

Good news is heard

Title: Creator God

A creator God The maker of ev'rything

He made me to love

Title: He Brings the Rain and Sun

Rainy days will come But they won't last forever

He clears clouds away

Title: Faithful Bloggers

Faithful Bloggers write Spreading the Good News around

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Submitted by: Matthew Zilske @dangerthinice

He walked on water why then when waves loom do you

sleep with the fishes

Submitted by: Denise L. Deck Atattooonhispalm.wordpress.com

A pit of despair

Jesus met me in that place

His arms around me

Little Zacchaeus

Small Stature didn't stop him

Climbed a tree to see

Mary and Martha

Invited him to their home

Close Friends to Jesus

No warm reception

She washed his feet with her tears

True love in action

Abram and Isaac

Traveled far to sacrifice

God supplied the lamb

Murdered on a tree

Crushing death he rose day three

Saving sinner-me

In six days He did it

Created a lovely world

Still working on me

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Submitted by: Nichole Gause Website: http://www.moreabundantlifesite.com/

The smell of flowers, the earthy scent of Spring rain

speaks to His mercies.

Submitted by: Anonymous

I’m fighting to win

I don’t know the war inside

Is already won

So dead in my sin I shun the arms open wide

Of God’s only Son

I’m fading away I don’t know that I am weak

In darkness I roam

So I turn to pray For strength from God I must seek

His arms are my home

Wipe their tears away Comfort them in their despair Fill them with your strength

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Submitted by: Lynn Dove Website: Journey Thoughts: https://lynndove.com/

Undaunted I rise

From within the tomb of woe

Risen once for all!

He lived, breathed, and walked

Amongst us; the Perfect Lamb

Of God, our Saviour.

I once was lost but

Now I’m found alive in Christ

Redeemed forever.

Easter lilies bloom

Triumphantly rejoicing

Near the empty tomb.

I wept in despair

Trapped in sin, until His Love

Claimed me for His own!

The Three Crosses stood

Testament to Golgotha’s

Pain but Christ’s Triumph.

The mountains declare

His Glory, His Majesty

Beyond any words.

Darkness has no hold

When Light overpowers it.

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Submitted by: Beth Cullett http://shakingmydust.blogspot.com

Legacy

Ripe fruit hanging low.

Promises whispered softly. One bite shared with all.

Courage

Guarded doors, gilded columns. Breath suspended, the

scepter will decide.

Faith

Storm clouds looming and darkness gathering, then comes

a ray of soft light.

Forgiveness

Hair unveiled over alabaster shards and tears

quiets all save one.

Regret

A wooden boat on solid ground. A closed door and

a fat drop of rain.

Hope

Warm, dry hay and warm wet noses nestled against

tiny hands unpierced.

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Submitted by: Christina Rhoads Website: Let's Go Streaking

1. Bless my breath, Oh Lord

Rescue my words from hell's grip Whisper to my lips.

2.

Stomach says, "Stay tight" Lips are pinched like parrot's beak

Heart stay soft, let in.

3. Give up! Give in! Lead!

All in my life swims around Reach! Grab! Hold to God!

4.

To have and to hold, And marry the true, without...

God, leaves hole inside. 5.

The bitten apple Partaking in the bad fruit Then produce bad fruit.

6.

Breathe, breathe, holding breath Rigid body, rigid face

Pleading, praying... God.

7. Dove resting in son

Lamb, white wool, peacefully sleeps Lion, sees, guards, roars!

8.

Showing my passion Not striving for perfection

I will be the Church!

9. Stomach draw the pain

What sustains, feeds, fills, comforts? Heart accept His love.

10.

God is my healer He's my restorative touch

Dove, Lamb, Lion, my shield.

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Submitted by: Carol Ann Bynum www.mypowerprayer.com

Holy Spirit come Today answer my Prayer And bring to me peace

My light shines for you Be still and know I am God

Do not be afraid

Lord never leave me

Send your Angels for comfort In peace I will be

Gifts of the Spirit Come from the heavens above

To bring joy and love

Oh Lord your presence Comforts me in my weakness

And provides Guidance

Wipe their tears away Comfort them in their despair Fill them with your strength

Submitted by: Suzanne G. McClendon Websites: https://mcclendonvilla.wordpress.com http://ps-annie.blogspot.com/

Shining rays of Love

Roses by the garden gate Bow to His glory

His blood covers me Erases my many sins

Makes me white as snow

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Submitted by: Gayl Wright Website: http://www.gaylswright.com/

Make room for Jesus Your heart will overflow with

Love that knows no end

With mercy and grace He can meet your deepest need

Make room for Jesus

Jesus, sent from God Humbly took on human form

Love personified

To a darkened world Jesus, loving Lamb of God Came with light and life

The Gift of Love

A night spent in prayer Then came a kiss to betray

What a bitter taste

But all was not lost Lips of evil would bring death

A taste of turmoil

Out of death came life A resurrected Savior Taste this kiss of light

Jesus, born to die

Offered Himself in our place Taste this gift of love

Everything is fresh

Death’s hold has lost its power Come taste of new life

Morning breaks in song

Dew sparkles with sun kissed light Taste of untold joy

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Submitted by: Michael Jaymes Website: mainstreamblog.weebly.com

"Marvel"

Fix your eyes upon Your God and Your Creator;

Marvel at His work.

"Your Ways" Your ways are true Lord. Put a longing in my heart

I will seek your will.

"Thankful" Forever thankful

How awesome is my Savior He has gave me life

"From Darkness to Light"

I was in darkness, But then He came and found me

I am now in light

"His Love" How wretched I was

My works were as filthy rags Yet you still loved me

"He Is Worthy"

Worthy is His name Pure and perfect sacrifice

Paid the debt for me

“Grace” Your grace continues

Like a stream that softly flows It never runs low

“Thank you, God”

Forever thankful For blessings that you give me

For grace that was free

“Purpose to Glorify” You give me purpose

This is my reason to live Glorify the king

“Abundant in Love and Mercy”

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Submitted by: Maude Pych Website: http://maudespoems.com

1 If death were His end

we'd all be shattered vessels-- Resurrection is!

2

A tired pilgrim falls asleep on the tour bus

clutching his Bible 3

God shines joy! Big! Bold! Earth umber haloed in gold--

Sunflower. Full bloom. 4

Lion of Judah-- God's Face in a sunflower;

His mane is ablaze! 5

Somewhere in Heaven there's a bottle of my tears--

even the dry ones. 6

My sad sunflower nods its golden head in prayer

it's nine/eleven 7

Ocean Grove morning A multitude of angels somersault to shore

8

On Ocean Grove beach A Cross atop a sand dune

is a seagull's perch 9

It's Rosh Hoshanna-- Shofars blow beneath the moon

and crickets join in

10 You are the dear lamb

the Shepherd holds near His heart. Oh! How He loves you!

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Submitted by: Nancy Marie Stubbs Website: http://valuethevows.com

Encounter with God

Surrounded with Love and Grace

Stand in His Glory

Abiding with God always

Building strength through your trials

Living the Love of God

Breathing in God’s grace

The fragrance of forgiveness

Filling with perfect peace

A kite needs the wind

Stars shine brighter in the dark

Growth after the rain

Forgiveness through faith

Perfection found in His peace

Bitterness removed

Abide in God’s love

Treasure your relationship

More than religion

We’re one in the flesh

Dreaming. Hoping together

God’s Love in the world

Abiding as one

Our Hopes, dreams, laughter, sorrow

Living the Love of God

Journey to your joy

Forgiveness, love, faith, and peace

The light for your path

Declutter your heart

Grudges all handed to God

Perfectly peaceful

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Submitted by: Shirley Johnson Website: http://stitchandstories.com/

God renews, restores

dew drops, raindrops, morning sun Refreshing the soul with love

Always loving you a far way off grace sees you

welcoming you home

Forgotten, let go waves wash over the sandy shore

Heart of forgiveness

House built on a rock Sandy soil makes one to sink

Be a wise builder

Too busy to hear slow down, listen, learn of Him

The housework can wait

Faithful diligence all aboard, God shut the door

His promise revealed

Unknown history Where you are God will meet you there

refreshing the soul

Submitted by: Kimberly Banks Website: www.diaryofablackintrovert.com

Irresistible Addicting love from above

God is all I need

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Submitted by: Tara Wohlford Website: http://www.minivanministries.com

Almighty Father Holding me, His baby child.

His love keeps me safe.

Sunshine, dirt, and rain. Flowers bloom fresh in the Spring.

God's beautiful world.

Take out your sword now. The word of God is alive,

Sharp and powerful.

Sweeter than chocolate. God's love is better than life.

Sparklier than gold.

Infinite wisdom, Omniscient, omnipotent.

He is the true God.

Smarter than Batman. Jesus, my superhero.

Stronger than the Hulk.

I am moved by Him. His love makes me dance in streets.

Like David, I whirl.

He wants us with Him. Revelation is coming.

Jesus will be back.

Cast your nets and lines. We are now fishers of men.

What will your catch be?

Peru to Asia, All around the whole wide world,

God is always there.

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Submitted by: Kristin Spann www.kristinspann02.wix.com/spring1

Inescapable

His eyes, watching over us

Not for harm, for good

2 Chronicles 16:9, Jeremiah 29:11

Undeniable

His love, laid down on the cross

Broken for us all

John 3:16

Unbelievable

His life, offered to us all

if we just believe

John 10:10

Submitted by: Michael Morejon Website: www.gamingandgod.com

His grace is enough Passing through my soul

Living in thankfulness

Guided by a voice Calm as a whisper, gentle

Not in the earthquake or fire

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The Contributors Amy Hagerup amyhagerup.com Jeff Lupinacci Kristal Dollar https://kristal-dollar.squarespace.com/ Marshall V Pierce http://SharingGodsStory.net

Matthew Zilske @dangerthinice

Denise L. Deck Atattooonhispalm.wordpress.com Nichole Gause http://www.moreabundantlifesite.com/

Anonymous Lynn Dove Journey Thoughts: https://lynndove.com/

Beth Cullett http://shakingmydust.blogspot.com

Christina Rhoads Let's Go Streaking

Carol Ann Bynum www.mypowerprayer.com

Suzanne G. McClendon https://mcclendonvilla.wordpress.com

Gayl Wright http://www.gaylswright.com/

Michael Jaymes mainstreamblog.weebly.com Maude Pych http://maudespoems.com

Nancy Marie Stubbs http://valuethevows.com

Shirley Johnson http://stitchandstories.com/

Kimberly Banks www.diaryofablackintrovert.com

Tara Wohlford http://www.minivanministries.com

Kristin Spann www.kristinspann02.wix.com/spring1

Michael Morejon www.gamingandgod.com

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